Popular TV actor, Afeez Agoro Oladimiji, widely recognised as the tallest man in Nigeria, is dead.
Politics Nigeria learnt that Agoro died after complication from hip operation.
Agoro was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after he developed some complications after the surgical procedure.
Agoro’s last post on Facebook was on May 28 after he recovered from hip replacement.
He posted: “Thank God Almighty for a successful operation now it’s time for therapy.”
Agoro went through hip recovery process with his personal doctor, Dr. Dike.
Before his demise, Agoro’s intimidating height attracts stares anywhere he went due to his intimidating height. He was 7-feet and 4-inches tall.
Confirming Agoro’s death, the chairman Akoka CDA, Segun Adesanya, described him as a promising young man.
“Afeez Agoro lives on community road and it’s sad we lost a promising young man. May his soul Rest In Peace,” Adesanya said.
Agoro’s burial arrangement has commenced at his residence in Community road, Akoka, Lagos.
